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Google Pixel 9 vs Pixel 8a

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Google Pixel 9 vs Pixel 8a

80 out of 100
Google Pixel 9
VS
75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 8a

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.3-inch Google Pixel 9 (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Google Pixel 8a, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 4 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Delivers 48% higher peak brightness (2247 against 1518 nits)
  • Shows 14% longer battery life (22:26 vs 19:43 hours)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • Thinner bezels – 5.8% more screen real estate
  • Reverse charging feature
  • 9% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1832 and 1683 points
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8a
  • 14% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1223K versus 1074K)
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 8a crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 9
vs
Pixel 8a

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.3 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2424 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI422 ppi430 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2700 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1800 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio87.1%81.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99%99.1%
PWM120 Hz120 Hz
Response time1 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9+48%
2247 nits
Pixel 8a
1518 nits

Design and build

Height152.8 mm (6.02 inches)152.1 mm (5.99 inches)
Width72 mm (2.83 inches)72.7 mm (2.86 inches)
Thickness8.5 mm (0.33 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP67
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Green, PinkWhite, Black, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 9+7%
87.1%
Pixel 8a
81.3%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 8a in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G3
Max clock3100 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units896896
GPU clock940 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~1792 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 9+9%
1832
Pixel 8a
1683
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 9+6%
4579
Pixel 8a
4330
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 9
1074252
Pixel 8a+14%
1223695
CPU237029368321
GPU449828432077
Memory189059218319
UX198336204978
Total score10742521223695
Samples[5 tests][3 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Memory clock4200 MHz3200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)Android 14
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size19 GB18.4 GB

Battery

Capacity4700 mAh4492 mAh
Max charge power27 W18 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (12 W)Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)No
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (33% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:25 hr2:09 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:01 hr08:15 hr
Watching video13:38 hr13:00 hr
Gaming05:41 hr04:54 hr
Standby98 hr86 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9+14%
22:26 hr
Pixel 8a
19:43 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61449000 x 7000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 48 MP
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Focal length24 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung GNKSony IMX787
Sensor size1/1.31"1/1.73"
Pixel size1.2 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution48 MP13 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/2.2
Sensor - Sony IMX712
Sensor size1/2.55"1/3.06"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Pixel 9+14%
161
Pixel 8a
141
Video quality
Pixel 9+17%
150
Pixel 8a
128
Generic main camera score
Pixel 9+13%
154
Pixel 8a
136
Bokeh7560
Preview8371
Zoom132126
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27364032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2 -
Focal length20 mm -
SensorCMOS -
Sensor size1/3.1" -
Pixel size1.22 micron -
AutofocusPhase autofocus -
StabilizationDigital -
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 20
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 9
87.7 dB
Pixel 8a+2%
89.3 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipMid-range
AnnouncedAugust 2024May 2024
Release dateAugust 2024May 2024
Launch price$799$499
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.4 W/kg -
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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